By Ayomide Otitoju Ademola Lookman delivered a decisive performance as Atlético Madrid advanced to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League, edging past FC Barcelona 3-2 on aggregate despite a 2-1 second-leg defeat. In a closely contested quarter-final, Lookman’s composed and timely goal proved pivotal, restoring momentum for Diego Simeone’s side and ultimately securing progression….
By Ayomide Otitoju A new joint report has warned that ongoing conflicts in the Middle East could significantly disrupt African economies, undermining their fragile recovery from recent global shocks. The report, titled “Impacts of the Conflict in the Middle East on African Economies,” was released in Washington, D.C., during the Spring Meetings of the International…
By Ayomiode Otitoju FirstBank of Nigeria has partnered with the Ekiti State Government to launch the Innovation Enterprise Support Fund, an initiative aimed at empowering startups and accelerating innovation-led economic growth in the state. The programme is designed to provide funding, mentorship, and market access to high-potential enterprises, with a focus on strengthening Ekiti’s innovation…
By Ayomide Otitoju Fidelity Bank Plc has reaffirmed its commitment to health and social welfare with the donation of food items and essential supplies to inmates at the Enugu Maximum Security Custodial Centre. The outreach was carried out by the bank’s newly inducted Legacy Class of 2026 under its Corporate Social Responsibility initiative, the Fidelity…
By Ayomide Otitoju Sophia Mbakwe, Executive Vice President, Business Services at NNPC Limited, has highlighted the growing influence of women in Nigeria’s energy sector. She spoke while delivering the welcome address at the PENGASSAN Women Annual Convention 2026 held in Abuja. Mbakwe commended women for their significant contributions to the industry’s development, noting that their…
By Ayomide Otitoju Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA) has intensified efforts to expand health insurance coverage at the grassroots with a stakeholder engagement themed “Ilera Eko, Ilera Ibile,” held at the Odi-Olowo Ojuwoye LCDA Secretariat. The forum, organised in collaboration with Conference 57, brought together government officials, traditional rulers, market leaders, healthcare stakeholders, and…
By Ayomide Otitoju Ecobank Nigeria has announced the return of its flagship cultural showcase, the Adire Lagos Experience, with the fifth edition scheduled to hold from June 11 to 14, 2026, at the Ecobank Pan African Centre. The 2026 edition, themed “Threads Across Borders,” will celebrate Adire as a distinctly Nigerian textile art while positioning…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigerian industrialist and philanthropist Aliko Dangote has been named to TIME Magazine’s 2026 list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World, reaffirming his position as one of the most prominent business leaders globally. Dangote appears alongside a wide range of global figures, including political leaders such as Donald Trump, Xi…
By Ayomide Otitoju Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have renewed efforts to deepen bilateral energy cooperation following a high-level meeting in Abuja. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Bashir Bayo Ojulari, met with the UAE Ambassador to Nigeria, Salem Saeed Al Shamsi, at the UAE Embassy, where both parties explored opportunities…
